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  Tao Te Ching

  Lao Tzu

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  The Tao Te Ching is a Taoist philosophical treatise. Lao Tzu, a great Ancient Chinese philosopher and teacher, is considered to be the author of this book. We owe this book to an unnamed guardian who kept safe the far western borders of a country, Zhou in the fifth century BC. The legend says that exhausted from misunderstanding Teacher with a tired heart went on his last journey – to die in a dessert. The guardian recognized great Lao Tzu, called him by name and, nobody knows how, persuaded the wise man to tell a world about Dao and De. "When you said Dao, you said nothing", the teacher replied. And you were wrong: five thousand words, that contains this book, have been existing for two and a half thousand years...

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  Australia's History - a...

  History Retold

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  Welcome to a fascinating journey through the history of the land down under. This audiobook takes you on an immersive experience that is both informative and enchanting, giving you a glimpse into the captivating past of Australia. 
  Through the twists and turns of the country's history, you'll discover fascinating characters and captivating stories that are both unique and enthralling. It is sure to take you on a spellbinding adventure through time. 
  What sets this audiobook apart is its narrative style that transports you to another world, where you'll feel like you're right there, watching history unfold before your very eyes. The writing style is as enchanting as it is informative, making for an immersive experience like no other. 
  Through wars, natural disasters, economic booms and busts, the people of Australia have always found a way to endure and come out stronger on the other side. This audiobook celebrates the resilience and triumph of a nation that has weathered countless challenges. 
  In addition to its captivating stories and characters, the audiobook explores the magical and mystical factors that have made this nation's history so unique and captivating. From the harsh climate to the rugged landscapes, from the isolation of the continent to the complexities of multiculturalism, the audiobook provides a fascinating look at Australia's unique challenges. 
  In conclusion, this audiobook is a must-have for anyone who loves the magic of storytelling and is interested in the history of Australia. So why wait? Download this audiobook today, and let the magic begin!

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  Summary of Thinking Fast and...

  Anton Gavrailov

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  Get the key insights of the bestseller 'Thinking, Fast and Slow' by Daniel Kahneman in this easy-to-comprehend audio book. 
  We've distilled the complex topics into a concise and accessible version, perfect for those who want to learn how we think and make decisions. 
  Perfect for anyone interested in psychology, economics, or just understanding themselves better, without getting bogged down in jargon and details.Learn about the two systems of thinking that drive our decision making processesDiscover how our biases and heuristics can affect our judgments and choicesUnderstand the impact of framing and context on our perceptions and decisionsExplore the psychology of risk and uncertainty and how we assess probabilitiesGain insights into the role of intuition and emotions in our thinkingFind out how to improve your decision making by recognizing common cognitive errorsGet a practical framework for understanding and analyzing complex problems 
  The summarization was generated using AI and reviewed by a human editor to ensure accuracy and clarity. 
  Humans also facilitate the AI by tuning it to create most valuable and understandable content for the general public without difficult to understand language and details.

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  Too Far on a Whim - The Limits...

  Tyler A. Pitrof

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  In Too Far on a Whim, Tyler A. Pitrof presents a high-spirited revision of the US Navy's commitment to high-steam propulsion systems, the mainstay of its World War II fleets. Pitrof's research persuasively demonstrates that in its war against the Imperial Japanese Navy, the US Navy succeeded despite its high-steam propulsion systems rather than because of them. 
   
   
   
  War with an aggressive Japan and a resurgent Germany loomed in the dark days of the late 1930s. Rear Admiral Harold G. Bowen Sr., head of the US Navy's Bureau of Engineering, advanced a radical vision: a new fleet based on high-steam propulsion, a novel technology that promised high speeds with smaller engines and better fuel efficiency. 
   
   
   
  The official record of high-steam technology's subsequent performance has relied heavily on Bowen's own memoir, in which he painted high-steam innovation in heroic colors. Pitrof's empirical review of primary sources such as maintenance records illuminates the opposite. 
   
   
   
  Pitrof provides an account that extends far beyond technology and into matters of naval hierarchies and bureaucracy, strategic theory, and ego. 
   
   
   
  To Far on a Whim is a landmark for those interested in naval history and technology.

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  Doing Nothing Is No Longer an...

  Jenny Booth Potter

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  During a bus ride with a group of fellow college students, Jenny Booth Potter came to a life-changing realization. She decided that racism in all its forms—in policies and systems, in organizations and churches, in neighborhoods and families—could no longer be tolerated. And even though Jenny didn't know what to do about racism, she was certain of one thing: doing nothing is no longer an option. That declaration Jenny made to her peers was more than seven words uttered on a bus. It was a vow, a lifetime commitment to seek racial justice. 
   
   
   
  With candor and humility, Jenny shares her very imperfect but relentless journey of growing in awareness of racism, of reckoning with her own white privilege, and of learning how to be an antiracism advocate alongside her young family. If you're anything like Jenny was on that bus—overwhelmed by the enormity of racism and compelled to do something, but uncertain if you can actually make any difference—then this book is for you. Join Jenny and see for yourself what everyday antiracism looks like.

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  Erwin Rommel and the Afrika...

  Editors Charles River

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  One of his biographers called him “a complex man: a born leader, a brilliant soldier, a devoted husband, a proud father; intelligent, instinctive, brave, compassionate, vain, egotistical, and arrogant.” As that description suggests, every account of Erwin Rommel’s life must address what appears to be its inherent contradictions. Fittingly, and in the same vein, he remains one of the best remembered generals of World War II and history at large, despite the fact he was on the losing side, and he was defeated at the most famous battle of his career, the decisive Battle of El Alamein. 
  With the Axis forces trying to push through Egypt towards the Suez Canal and the British Mandate of Palestine, American forces landed to their west in North Africa, which ultimately compelled Rommel to try to break through before the Allies could build up and overwhelm them with superior numbers. Given that the combined Allied forces under Bernard Montgomery already had an advantage in manpower, Montgomery also wanted to be aggressive, and the fighting would start in late October 1942 with an Allied attack. At Alamein, 195,000 troops in 11 divisions faced off against 50,000 Germans (four divisions) and 54,000 Italians (eight divisions), where they were able to use their superior numbers and weapons to defeat the Axis troops. Over the next few weeks, the Allies made steady progress and forced Rommel to conduct a fighting retreat to safety until his army linked up with another Axis army in Tunisia, but the fighting at the end of 1942 inevitably compelled all Axis forces to quit the theater, the first time since the beginning of the war that Africa was safe for the Allies. 
  After leaving North Africa, Rommel spent much of the later part of the war strengthening German defenses across the Atlantic in anticipation of an amphibious Allied landing, which would come in June 1944.

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